Ladies of Lore
Ladies of Lore is dedicated to the women of mythology and folklore, from goddesses, monsters, queens, witches, seers, and everything in between.
Each episode traces these women from their earliest origins through their most famous stories, and explores how they change over time, shaped by the cultures retelling them. We explore how fear, power, desire, and control transformed women into monsters, muses, or moral warnings, and what those transformations reveal about the societies doing the telling.
From ancient myth to modern pop culture, Ladies of Lore looks at where these women began, how they’ve been rewritten, and why they still matter now.
If you love mythology, folklore, and wonder who benefits from the version of the story we are given, you're in the right place.
Ladies of Lore
Sleeping Beauty: Twisted Roots of an Iconic Tale
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In this episode, we'll uncover the true story behind Sleeping Beauty, a tale far darker and more complex than the enchanted slumber we know today. From ancient myths of cursed maidens to the harrowing origins in folklore, we'll explore how this story evolved through centuries of oral tradition, literature, and cultural transformation.
Join us as we peel back the layers of this timeless legend to reveal the secrets hidden in its roots.
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Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:
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https://www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/general/original-disney-stories-films
https://www.colorado.edu/projects/fairy-tales/grimms-fairy-tales/sleeping-beauty
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/jun/17/how-we-made-sleeping-beauty-disney
https://www.thedisneyclassics.com/blog/artistry-sleeping-beauty
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